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emission

emis·sion

UK/ˈe.mɪ.ʃən/ US/ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

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2.

a substance that is emitted or released

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3.

the release of electrons from parent atoms

4.

any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

  • “the discharge of pus”
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5.

the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)

Phrases

  • acoustic emission
  • alpha emission
  • atomic emission spectroscopy
  • emission allowance
  • emission line
  • emission nebula
  • emission spectrum
  • emissions test

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